wag

/wæɡ/

Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move with a loose, swinging gait, especially a dog.

“The happy dog loved to wag its tail when it saw its owner.”

2. verb

to cause something to move back and forth in a loose, swinging way.

“The wind wagged the trees in the storm.”

3. noun

a sudden or uncontrolled movement, especially a sudden turn or change in direction.

“The team’s wag in the game was a crucial momentum shift.”

4. noun

a joke or a witty remark.

“He made a wag about the politician’s recent scandal.”

5. noun

a horse’s gait, especially a fast, smooth gait.

“The horse’s wag was impressive, but it was hard to maintain.”

Synonyms

  • lope
  • prance
  • trot

Antonyms

  • plod
  • trudge